The Kural Vista mansion was designed in collaboration with award-winning architectural firm, SAOTA
Industries
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways announces massive 30% discount on all flights
Flight bookings under the discount sale will be open between January 13 and 17 for flights between February 24 to September 30, 2025
cybersecuirty
Honeywell opens new center to bolster industrial cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
The center will provide in-country Managed Security Services (MSS) to key sectors, including energy, manufacturing and utilities
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Residential property market grows 27.5% in 2024
Dubai villa prices rose by 2.1 percent in December, achieving an annual increase of 31.6 percent
digital asset
Tokinvest becomes first DMCC firm to get full licence for its RWA marketplace
The license allows the company to operate as a virtual asset broker-dealer and to serve retail, qualified, and institutional investors in and from Dubai
Abu Dhabi
NMDC Energy opens $54.5mn advanced fabrication yard in KSA
The 400,000 sqm yard in Ras Al Khair yard will feature the latest technology and provide offshore facilities fabrication as well as onshore modularisation
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Expat demand for hotel, serviced apartments skyrockets amid soaring rent prices
The segment is witnessing the entry of more global and regional players, as developers and hospitality brands perceive a booming business opportunity to cash in on
Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: GEMS Education unveils $100m ‘school of future’ in Dubai with helipad for parents, NBA basketball court, Olympic running track
The fees for the School of Research and Innovation which was built on an investment of $100m will range from AED116K to AED200K
qatar real estate
Qatar real estate sector sees $837m of transactions in December, most expensive areas revealed
Doha stood out as the most active areas for real estate sales in Qatar last month
Aramco
Aramco signs $9bn of deals at iktva forum in Saudi Arabia
Aramco signed 145 agreements as it looks to boost In-Kingdom Total Value Add
Aviation
Sharjah Airport targets 25m passengers by 2027 after 11.4% increase last year
Sharjah International Airport has seen major increase in passenger and cargo data
1 Billion Followers
‘Give me a good idea, I will sign the cheque,’ Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar says at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Alabbar’s comments came on the sidelines of the 1 Billion Followers Summit held at Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future & DIFC
music in saudi arabia
Sound and vision: The role Recording Academy is playing in growing the MENA musical community
The Academy says it will champion music creators at all levels, providing them with platforms, educational programmes and resources specifically tailored to their needs
respiratory illness
HMPV: Doctors say UAE residents have no need to ‘worry or panic’ on new virus
As China battles a surge in HMPV cases, UAE doctors reassure residents about this common respiratory virus while advising basic precautions during travel
Al-Futtaim
Al-Futtaim unveils ‘Blue AI’, a smart lifestyle advisor made in the UAE
The feature will reach more than five million Blue Rewards customers in the first year, the group said
Abu Dhabi
Samana Developers opens Abu Dhabi office to meet rising real estate demand
The new office will serve the company’s Abu Dhabi clients, who currently account for a substantial 20% of sales
business travel
ATPI Group teams up with Saudi’s Arjaa Travel to elevate Middle Eastern travel services
The partnership is expected to significantly benefit travellers and corporate clients while bolstering business travel to the region
